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Technical Crew Questionnaire Flashcards

Technical Crew Foundations

1
Q

What is the maximum all up weight (MAUW) for an AW139?

A

6800 kg

14991 lbs

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2
Q

What is the max fuel capacity of the AW139?

A

2080 L

1650 kgs

3640 lbs

550 US Gallons

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3
Q

For flight planning purposes, what is the fuel burn rate for the AW139?

A

420 kg/hr

440 kg/hg - Goodrich dual hoist fitted

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4
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What is the emergency shut-down procedure for (on ground) for the AW139?

A
  1. Master battery & generators - push gang bar upwards
  2. Engine mode switches - turn from “FLT” to Off
  3. Fuel levers - both off
  4. Rotor brake - on
    … rotors stopped…
  5. Evacuate aircraft
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5
Q

What is the airspeed limitation in the AW139 for both cabin doors in an open and locked position when in transit?

A

80 KIAS

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6
Q

What is the airspeed limitation in the AW139 for the R/H door only in the open and locked position in transit

A

100 KIAS

80 KIAS - to open and to close

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7
Q

What would you expect to see on the CAS with a cabin door open?

A

“Cabin Door” illuminated

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8
Q

What would you expect to see on the CAS if a cockpit door was not secured properly?

A

“Cockpit Door” illuminated

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9
Q

What would you expect to see on the CAS if a cockpit door was not secured properly?

A

“Cockpit Door” illuminated

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10
Q

Will lifting and depressing the Fire/Arm illuminated push button in the cockpit activate the fire bottles?

A

Yes / True

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11
Q

What is the main rotor (MR) diameter of the AW139?

A

13.8m

45.27 ft

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12
Q

Describe the marshalling signal for an engine fire

A

Signal to crew which engine is affected, engine 1 or 2, then perform a “figure 8” motion turned on its side

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13
Q

Which positions clear of the rotor disc should you request permission from the crew to enter / proceed toward the aircraft?

A

3 O’clock or 9 O’clock

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14
Q

What signal do you perform to the crew to request position to enter the disc / proceed toward the aircraft?

A

Thumbs up 👍

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15
Q

What is the AW139 Vtoss speed for a runway?

Vtoss = vertical take-off safety speed

A

50 KIAS

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16
Q

What is the AW139 Vtoss speed for a runway?

Vtoss = vertical take-off safety speed

A

50 KIAS

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17
Q

What is the AW139 Vtoss speed for a helipad?

Vtoss = vertical take-off safety speed

A

40 KIAS

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18
Q

What is the AW139 Vy speed?

Vy = best rate of climb (BROC)

A

80 KIAS at or below 10,000 ft (FIL100)

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18
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What is the AW139 Vy speed?

Vy = best rate of climb (BROC)

A

80 KIAS at or below 10,000 ft (FIL100)

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19
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What is the height limitation for a Crewman to transfer / reposition from cockpit to rear cabin (and vice versa)

A

Minimum 1000 ft AGL

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20
Q

What do the acronyms OEI, IGE and OGE stand for?

A

OEI - one engine inoperative

IGE - in ground effect

OGE - out of ground effect

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21
Q

What is the Max usable/ available cable length of the Goodrich hoist?

A

280 ft

85m

22
Q

Where are the cable cut switches located in the AW139?

A

4 in total

One located on each collective (2)

Two located on the ACM hoist control panel

23
Q

What item should be attached to the winch hook for night winching operations?

24
Q

What is the cable speed of the Goodrich hoist when controlled by the pilot?

A

50% of nominal

25
Q

What is the cable speed of the Goodrich Dual Hoist with a load of 260lbs (118kg) or less?

26
Q

What is the cable speed of the Goodrich Single Hoist with a load of 260lbs (118kg) or less?

26
Q

What is the cable speed of the Goodrich Single Hoist with a load of 260lbs (118kg) or less?

27
Q

What is the company’s CASA instrument number that permits Helicopter SAR operations and training in the AW139?

A

EX117/18 - 2018

28
Q

Describe a basic helicopter landing site (Basic HLS)?

A

A location that may be used as an aerodrome for infrequent, opportunistic or short-term operations, other than regular public transport, during daylight hours and under VMC and VFR conditions

29
Q

What is the CAS message associated with the hoist when the ‘SLOW’ caption illuminates on the hoist pendant nearing full extension?

A

Slowing of cable speed, approaching end of cable

30
Q

What would be indicated on the CAS when confronted with the CBL caption on the hoist pendant?

A

“CBL Foul”

31
Q

Is the cable cut system on the Goodrich Hoist ballistically or electrically operated?

A

Electrically activated, ballistically attenuated

32
Q

With reference to hoist operation, what does PQRS refer to?

A

Primary Quick Release System - cable cut switches located on the collectives and on the ACM / Winch Operator hoist control panel

33
Q

With reference to hoist operations, what does BQRS refer to?

A

Basic Quick Release System - Zephyr cable cutter

34
Q

What is illuminated on the CAS when any of the hoist cut flip guard is lifted?

A

Hoist Cut Arm

35
Q

What are the post winch checks and when are they to be conducted?

A
  1. Hoist hook confirmed housed, Hoist boomed in, Hoist power off
  2. Bus Tie - auto
  3. ICS - set back
  4. Hoist ops complete
35
Q

What are the post winch checks and when are they to be conducted?

A
  1. Hoist hook confirmed housed, Hoist boomed in, Hoist power off
  2. Bus Tie - auto
  3. ICS - set back
  4. Hoist ops complete
36
Q

Can simultaneous winching be performed on the Goodrich Dual Hoist?

37
Q

On the Dual Goodrich Hoist, which hoist is designated primary?

A

Aft / Rear

38
Q

What action should be taken by the ACM / Winch Operator to dampen a load / pendulum swing?

A

Push / pull against the swing; the lower the pressure is applied down the cable, the better the affect

39
Q

Should the ACM / Winch Operator control the hoist recovery to ensure the cable enters the hoist mechanism at close to vertical?

A

Yes / true

40
Q

What is the Max load capacity of the Medevac II Basket Stretcher?

A

272 kg

600 lbs

41
Q

Is take-off or landing permitted with a load suspended on the hoist?

42
Q

Under normal conditions, is it possible to exceed the lateral CoG with the max load on the hoist and two persons in the doorway?

43
Q

What CAS message will illuminate when conducting a hoist check after engine start and both generators online?

A

Do Not Conduct Squib Test

44
Q

What hazard should be considered with use of the hoist search light prior to landing?

A

Fire hazard on ground in dry conditions

45
Q

What is the ground slope angle limitation with an AW139 fitted with the XP II NightSun?

46
Q

What systems are shut off when the Fire Detection / Extinguishing Control Panel Engine 1 Fire Arm button is pressed?

47
Q

What is the minimum take-off weight for the AW139?

A

4398 kg

9696 lbs

48
Q

What is the maximum permissible AoB on the Goodrich Hoist with an extended cable?

A

20 degrees

49
Q

What is the maximum load permissible on the Goodrich Hoist with an OAT above 0 degrees?

A

249kg

550lbs

50
Q

What is the maximum load permissible on the Goodrich Hoist with an OAT of 0 degrees or below?

A

272kg

600lbs

50
Q

What is the maximum load permissible on the Goodrich Hoist with an OAT of 0 degrees or below?

A

272kg

600lbs

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